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0800  Shuttle #1 departed the Command Center en route to Baker, CA with runners EM1 John Dirschel (Leg 1) and MK2 Fernando Angulo (3) and operators ENS Eric Turner and AUX Bret Fendt.  Also the Follow Vehicle "Chase 1" has arrived at Baker and is heading to the vehicle inspection area.  A communications check via the satellite phone was conducted - it works!  Additionally, two of the three follow vehicle tracking devices are functioning and the command center as well as friends & family may may view their location using the link on this page.

 

AUX Tent Kelly sends.